Foodies in Love

04/27/2026

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04/27/2026

While we were in Nashville last month, we stumbled upon an absolute gem—Edessa—serving up Turkish and Kurdish cuisine, both completely new to me. I first spotted it in the Nashville visitors guide and couldn’t stop thinking about it… and I’m really glad we followed through 😄

Mrs. Food kicked things off with an appetizer—pretty sure it was the gozleme, a warm, flaky flatbread stuffed with spinach and cheese and served with a dipping sauce. 🫓🧀 It was fantastic—crispy on the outside, savory on the inside. I showed some restraint and only had one piece so I wouldn’t ruin my appetite… but the leftovers came back to the hotel with us and made for some excellent late-night (and next-day) snacking 😏

For my entrée, I went with the “Turkish Delight” (not the candy!)—a smooth, flavorful blend of chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, beets, and white pepper, topped with roasted vegetables. 🥙✨ This dish was incredible. Light, fresh, and super satisfying without leaving me stuffed. Definitely one of those meals where you feel good after eating it.

Mrs. Food ordered a pasta dish stuffed with seasoned ground lamb 🐑🍝—and she really enjoyed it! It was rich and hearty, though filling enough that most of it came home with us. I tried a few bites myself and was impressed.

I was also really curious to try Turkish coffee ☕—something I’ve never had—but unfortunately the machine was down during our visit. Guess that just gives me a reason to come back 😉

Overall, we had a great experience at Edessa—friendly service, unique flavors, and a menu that makes you want to try everything. If you’re in Nashville and want something a little different, this place is absolutely worth checking out! 👍

04/24/2026

If you like dinner theater check this out! We went last night and had a great time. Delicious food and an entertaining show.

SYNOPSIS: Linguini, Loneliness, and Love is a comedic yet heartfelt play set in the closing hours of a small restaurant in Huntsville, Alabama. As the staff winds down after a long shift, three restaurant workers—an overworked waitress, a quietly devoted dishwasher, and a chef drowning her regrets...

04/21/2026

🍔 In-N-Out Road Trip Stop – Franklin, TN 🍟

Last month we took a little 4-day getaway to Nashville, and I finally got to check another In-N-Out Burger location off the list. I’ve hit San Francisco and Las Vegas before, so I’ve been watching very closely as they creep closer to us here in the Southeast 👀

The Franklin spot had just opened not long before our trip—and bonus—it’s right along the way to Nashville. We rolled in around 2PM fully expecting chaos… but honestly? Not bad at all. A couple minutes in line, then about 20 minutes for food. Totally reasonable for a brand new location 👍

🔥 My Order:
Double-Double + light well fries
I debated going Animal Style, but kept it classic this time. No regrets. The burger? 🔥🔥🔥 Absolutely lived up to the hype. I’ve always said Culver’s had my favorite fast food burger… but I’m officially calling it: it’s a tie now 🤝

And the fries? I know people love to hate on In-N-Out fries… but I thought they were great, especially light well. Nice crisp without going overboard.

🌶️ Also—those little chili peppers they have on the side? Sneaky spicy! Definitely brought more heat than I expected. Loved it.

👩‍🍳 Mrs. Foodie Report:
She’s a tougher critic than me 😅 After Vegas, her review was basically “just a burger.” (To be fair… that trip was pure chaos.)

This time she went with a Double-Double Animal Style + light well fries… and I think we officially have a convert 🙌 She actually enjoyed it! Big win.

🥤 Milkshake Moment:
Post-meal, she grabbed a vanilla shake. Quick line, super fast service. I ended up drinking about half (no shame 😂), and WOW—it was really good. Next time I’m going strawberry for sure 🍓

📍 Final Thoughts:
The Franklin location is about 90 minutes from Huntsville—so not exactly a “let’s go grab lunch” drive. But if I’m anywhere near Nashville? Yeah… I’m stopping every time.

🚗 Oh—and shoutout to their ENORMOUS parking lot. We still parked way out there (see last pic 😂), but hey… nice weather made it an easy walk.

⭐ Verdict: Worth the hype, worth the stop, and absolutely part of the Nashville rotation now.

04/20/2026

🔥 Veda Indian Cuisine – A New Favorite on University Drive! 🔥

We’ve officially found a new spot to add to the rotation! 🇮🇳✨

Veda is a newer Indian restaurant on University Drive, and I’ve already been three times (twice with Mrs. Foodie—which says a lot, because Indian food isn’t usually her go-to 😄).

Let’s talk about the star of the show:
🍛 Chicken Tikka Masala
I keep telling myself I’ll try something different…but I just can’t do it. It’s that good.

* First visit: ordered medium → incredible flavor, but only about a 2/10 heat
* Second visit: ordered hot → 🥵🔥 probably a 9/10…I nearly saw the afterlife
👉 Conclusion: I’ll probably stick with medium (but respect to those who like to live dangerously)

🥭 Mango Lassi
Sweet, thick, fruity, and absolutely delicious. Honestly, it’s big enough to share! I was hoping it would balance the spice, but since my first dish wasn’t very hot, it didn’t get to shine in that role. Still—highly recommend.

🍄 Mrs. Foodie’s Pick: Mushroom Masala
She’s ordered it both times (which is rare for her), and loved it each time. She went with medium spice, and it was a true, balanced medium 👍

📦 Portion Size
These plates are HUGE. We’re talking built-in leftovers. We usually take home half (or more), which makes it feel like two meals in one.

📍 Location
Right across University Drive from Big Papa Gyro (another favorite of ours), in the old Denny’s building.

🍽️ They also offer a lunch buffet, which I’m definitely planning to check out soon!

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✅ Final Verdict:
If you like Indian food—or even if you’re just curious—Veda is absolutely worth a try. I’m hoping this becomes one of our regular spots!

04/18/2026

🔥 Tried Viet Crispwich today — and wow, what a great first impression! 🔥

Viet Crispwich just opened not long ago, and I’ve been wanting to check it out—especially since it’s so close to our house. We finally made it over there today, and it definitely delivered.

🥖 I went with the BBQ Pork Banh Mi, and it was fantastic. I haven’t had a ton of banh mi sandwiches, but this might be the best one I’ve tried. Loaded with meat, super flavorful, and very filling.

🥥 I also got a bowl of spicy coconut soup, which was rich, warm, and absolutely delicious. Paired it with a Thai milk tea 🧋—perfect combo.

🍜 Mrs. Food ordered the Drunken Noodles with Beef Bulgogi, plus a mango tea 🥭 and an order of egg rolls (which we split). She really enjoyed her meal—especially the broccoli—and ended up taking most of it home…

👉 Which means I get the leftovers. Win-win 😄

👏 Overall, a great first experience:

* Friendly staff
* Fast service
* Delicious food

With how close it is to us, we’ll definitely be coming back!

⭐️ Highly recommend giving Viet Crispwich a try!

03/12/2026

We’re going to be visiting Nashville soon. Anybody have any good restaurant recommendations? In-N-Out Burger is already on my list.

11/05/2025

🎉 Birthday Biscuit Treat! 🧁

I had a birthday reward for a free biscuit at Biscuit Belly, so of course we had to stop in! 😄 I was craving something sweet rather than savory, so I went with The Love Shack — and wow… it did not disappoint!

🍯🧀 The Love Shack came open-faced with brie, honey, berry jam, fresh berries, and pralines. It was the perfect balance of sweet + rich and totally hit the spot. 💖

🥔 We also split an order of the Loaded Breakfast Tots. I remember not liking them the last time I tried them… but this round was a comeback! 👏 They were really good — officially redemption achieved. ✅

👑 Mrs. Foodie kept it classic with the basic biscuit + honey (no photo this time 📸😅), but she enjoyed it!

11/01/2025

🎉 Birthday Bite Recap! 🎂

My birthday was last week, and I have a little tradition of choosing a spot that’s either brand new to me or one I rarely visit. I originally planned on Salt Factory Pub… but once we parked, I spotted Blue Oak BBQ nearby. I’ve been wanting to try them for a while, so—birthday privilege activated—we switched plans on the spot 😎✨

I went with the 2-meat plate:
🥩 Brisket
🐖 Pulled Pork
…with Brussels sprouts and Red Beans & Rice on the side.
And of course, we had to share an order of tater tots because… tots are life 🤤🧇

Everything was delicious! I didn’t quite finish (wasn’t super hungry going in), but it was all very flavorful. The only thing missing in my opinion was a piece of bread or a roll to round it out. A little carb-love goes a long way 🍞❤️

Mrs. Foodie ordered a Pulled Pork Sandwich with BBQ beans and chili. She wasn’t a fan of the beans, but she raved about the chili—and after tasting it, I have to agree… that chili was 🔥🔥. For the record, I actually liked the beans, so maybe it’s a “your mileage may vary” situation 🤷‍♂️

Would we go back? Yes! ✅
I’m very intrigued by their BBQ Enchiladas 👀🌯 — and next time, I’ll probably go with a sandwich instead of the plate because… I’m a bread person. Give me carbs or give me nothing 😂

10/12/2025

When we arrived in Columbia Friday for our anniversary trip we decided to eat at Puckett’s restaurant at the downtown square. We had already been to this location twice in the past. The First Friday event was also happening so we got to stroll around the vendors and hear some bluegrass music after dinner.

I had originally planned to get the Cobb salad with fried chicken. I’ve had this at Puckett’s a few times and it’s amazing. However, I had a light lunch and started craving something more substantial. Mrs. Foodie mentioned the grilled meatloaf, which is the first thing I had at Puckett’s. I decided to try it again. It came with mashed potatoes and green beans, but I added an extra side of fried okra. Everything was delicious. The portion was huge. I managed to finish the entire meatloaf slice, but half would have been enough.

Mrs. Foodie had the meatloaf too. I think she had the same sides, but swapped green beans for collard greens. She took a bottle of bbq sauce on the table and sauced hers up a bit more. She enjoyed her meal as well.

She asked the waitress what the cobbler of the day was and was ecstatic when she said cherry because that is her favorite. However, she later said she was mistaken and it was actually peach, which is my favorite. I think Mrs. Foodie was a little disappointed by the cobbler, but I liked it. Though, not the best I’ve ever had.

Puckett’s has several locations in Tennessee and a location in Cullman, which I’ve been to several times. I recommend the meat loaf and Cobb salad. They also serve breakfast, but I haven’t managed to try that yet.

10/09/2025

This past weekend we went on a trip to Columbia, Tennessee to celebrate our 6th anniversary. On our last visit a year ago we had dinner at Mama Mila’s and it was so good we had to go back again.

The food here is amazing! If you are in the Columbia area it is a must try. I didn’t get a photo of the chocolate cake, but it was about the best I’ve ever had.